A roguelike game that once cost around $10 is now free on Steam, giving fans of the genre a chance to add it to their ...

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is sticking with 2D, and the series' long history shows why that may still be the right call.

Fond of weirdly obscure titles since childhood, Ivanir has been captivated by many Japanese games over the years. Some of his most passionate topics are the Dept. Heaven series, Summon Night ...

Sega's legendary ninja Joe Musashi returns in the Shinobi revival. Dormant for more than a decade, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance ($30) does everything right when it comes to reviving the beloved franchise ...

Onikura is a 2D platforming boss-rush action game built around lightning-fast slashes and surgically precise parry actions. Every clash is a battle for survival—attack, parry, heal, and consume souls ...

There is a certain trend in 2D action games, including shooting games.・Side-scrolling games move to the 'right' ・Vertical-scrolling games move to the 'up'For example, milestones of side-scrolling such ...

Fond of weirdly obscure titles since childhood, Ivanir has been captivated by many Japanese games over the years. Some of his most passionate topics are the Dept. Heaven series, Summon Night ...

When it comes to 2D action platformers, I don’t necessarily need them to be revolutionary. But I do expect a superb execution of the fundamentals – speed, control, and challenge – all of which the ...

The latest in the long-running Maker series of game development toolkits, Action Game Maker brings 2D action game development to those of all skill levels! Built using Godot Engine, "Action Game Maker ...

Jack Boreham is a seasoned writer and journalist with a wealth of experience collaborating with some of the world’s most prestigious organizations and influential figures, crafting high-quality ...

From the team behind the heartbreaking yet beautiful Spiritfarer comes At Fate's End, an gorgeous new story-driven, 2D action game. Lauren Bergin News Editor Lauren spends most of her time dead in ...